Our pledge alliance

Bigbon Group

https://bigbon.com.mt/

As operators in the fashion industry, we firmly believe that working in retail can be a fulfilling career rather than just another job. The efforts made by the Skills for Retail Alliance significantly support this vision, promoting career growth and development within the retail sector. Therefore, we are fully committed to contributing to and supporting the development and promotion of this initiative, ensuring its success.

Buymedia

https://www.buymediahq.com/

We believe that to give retail businesses a competitive edge they need to keep abreast of the latest innovations and technology. If they don’t they will fall behind and lose their competitive advantage

Cheap Trolley Ltd

https://www.cheaptrolley.com/online-shop

The startup that I am having has a target to digitize/automate and optimize the retail industry with a focus on the groceries market. So I believe that the pledge with my own company targets are highly aligned and could potentially help each other.

Hartlauer

https://fotogalerie.hartlauer.at/

Drive the development and rollout of the Skills Strategy, Expand the Skills Strategy with sector stakeholders over time, Support implementation of trainings and job placements, Support EU-rollout of the Ready-to-use VET Training Package, Support EU-wide awareness and dissemination of project results

IDEA College

https://mt.ideaeducation.com/

At IDEA College, we are a leading institution dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in education. As part of our strategic initiative to strengthen collaboration between our institution and industry partners, we are constantly reaching out to employers from various industries in Malta to create meaningful synergies and address the evolving needs of both academia and the professional world. We believe that integrating education and industry is paramount to preparing our young generation for the dynamic challenges of the 21st century. Our participation in the Skills4Retail Project offers numerous benefits, including improving the skills and capabilities of the retail workforce in Europe. It also allows us to be part of a pool of expertise, resources, and networks that benefit the retail sector on both a national and European level.

SPAR

https://spar-international.com/

Skills4Retail is a major initiative to facilitate and support the acquisition of skills relevant to retail in the EU. The expertise of our employees is the pillar of our success and a decisive factor in national and international competition. For employees, Skills4Retail means the opportunity to apply the skills they have acquired in the EU.

Greta Rapinett

https://gretarapinett.com/

I specialise in Customer Experience & Service, and I can contribute to elevating service levels. From my experiences as a customer, as a trainer and as a human, I find great difficulty when interacting with 85% of local shops/restaurants/retail outlets. Because my professional experience has put me at the centre of service since the age of 15, I am well positioned to contribute to change-revolution needed to get where we need to be in terms of service delivery and mindset.

QedOn

https://qedon.com/

I feel our company can make a difference in upskilling the retail sector through our eLearning Courses.

WIFI International

https://www.wifi.at/start

Drive the development and rollout of the Skills Strategy, Expand the Skills Strategy with sector stakeholders over time, Support implementation of trainings and job placements, Support EU rollout of the Ready-to-use VET Training Package, Support EU-wide awareness and dissemination of project results. WIFI – as part of the Federal Chamber of Commerce of Austria (WKO) – embraces its role as a knowledge facilitator, an international liaison, and an innovation partner for the Austrian economy. In Austria, WIFI is one of the top training providers in regard to vocational education and up-/reskilling. Over the decades, the variety and scope of courses have expanded considerably – a growth that continues to this day. Skills4Retail explores emerging trends in skills and job roles within the retail industry, which is a sector vital to Austria.

Out of the Box International

https://outofthebox-international.org

Expand the Skills Strategy with sector stakeholders over time, Support implementation of trainings and job placements. We are member of consortium “skills for retail” and actively working on sustainability of the project results.

Matrix Internet

https://www.matrixinternet.ie/

Support EU-wide awareness and dissemination of project results. As a digital marketing agency, we are eager to join the pledge to actively contribute to the dissemination of the Skills4Retail project, leveraging our expertise to amplify its reach and impact. Our motivation lies in supporting the success of this initiative, which we believe is crucial for enhancing the retail sector across Europe. By doing so, we aim to contribute to the overall benefit of the retail industry and the broader economy.

VOSZ

https://vosz.hu/

VOSZ (Vállalkozók és Munkáltatók Országos Szövetsége) National (Hungarian) Association of Entrepreneurs snd Employers

Carrefour Romania

https://carrefour.ro/

Drive the development and rollout of the Skills Strategy, Support implementation of trainings and job placements. As a company committed to fostering talent and driving excellence in retail, we believe that participating in this program will enhance our ability to equip our team with essential skills that are vital for success in today’s competitive market.

By pledging to this program, we aim to contribute to the development of a highly skilled workforce that can better perform in customer service and operations strategies. We are particularly motivated by the opportunity to collaborate with Junior Achievement Europe and other industry leaders to share best practices, stay ahead of retail trends, and support the professional growth of our employees.

Shuman Associates

https://www.schumanassociates.com/

Support EU-wide awareness and dissemination of project results. As partner of the project, Schuman Associates is eager to join the pledge to actively contribute to the awareness raise and dissemination of the Skills4Retail project. Schuman Associates believes in the success of the initiative, aimed at enhancing the retail sector across Europe. In supporting this initiative as consortium and pledgers’ members, our goal is to contribute to the overall advancement of the retail industry and ensure the success of the project.

Costa Coffee

https://www.costacoffee.mt/

We are interested in contributing to and participating in the project to give the retail business a platform to attract and retain employees through training and development and greater awareness of career growth prospects.

Riga State Technical School

https://www.rvt.lv/en/home/

Riga State Technical School (RSTS) offers educational programs in the retail sector. RSTS is interested in developing a new Retail Skills Strategy and Vocational Education and Training Program. VET schools in Europe must be proactive in providing educational programs and training materials, as they need to adapt to the changing needs of the labor market. RSTS encourages commerce students to establish student-run companies and develop new talents by utilizing modern VET programs, which are essential in today’s world. RSTS also has an adult education center and is looking to implement new short-term modular courses. It will have a positive impact both individually and on the entire retail sector. 

Karlinska Obchodni Akademie

https://www.kollarovka.cz/

I pledge to fully support the implementation and dissemination of the Skills4Retail project.